The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 2 (of 4) / A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies

Name: The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 2 (of 4) / A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies
Author: W. Grant Hague

By W. Grant Hague

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Practical guidance framed by early eugenic ideas addresses sexual hygiene, parental instruction, and child-rearing across the life cycle. It details venereal disease symptoms, risks, and prevention for boys and girls; discusses puberty, masturbation, night emissions, and sexual excesses; and advises parents on how to explain reproduction and enforce healthy habits. Subsequent chapters offer maternal preparation, menstrual and fertility problems, miscarriage care, newborn hygiene, feeding (breast and artificial), common infant ailments and remedies, toilet and sleep habits, constipation, vaccination, and sample feeding regimens, with emphases on measurement, sanitation, and routine.

About the Author

W. Grant Hague

W. Grant Hague was an early 20th-century author known for his work in the field of eugenics and social reform. He is best recognized for his four-volume series, "The Eugenic Marriage," which serves as a personal guide to the principles of better living and the science of improving human heredity. Through these volumes, Hague aimed to educate readers on the importance of genetic health in marriage and family planning, reflecting the eugenic ideals of his time. His writings contribute to the broader discourse on social issues and the intersection of science and ethics in the early 1900s.